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I had to be here tonight, he told the crowd.
It sounds powerful but I couldnt let those motherfuckers ruin it.
This was Smolletts first public appearance since he reported being assaulted.
Police are still searching for the suspected assailants and are investigating the attack as a hate crime.
I sincerely wanted him to stay out of the public until he heals.
You see he has been a fighter since he was a baby.
He fought his attackers that night and he continues to fight.
Smolletts fans were not surprised that the show went ahead as planned.
But because of security concerns, Ticketmaster canceled Smolletts planned meet and greet with fans before the show.
Hamiltonactor Bryan Terrell Clark said, Jussie is one of the most resilient people I know.
I was bruised but my ribs were not cracked, they were not broken.
I went to the doctor immediately but I was not hospitalized.
Both my doctors in LA and Chicago cleared me to perform.
And above all, I fought the fuck back.
